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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Champion Creek Reservoir
- ↑ "Lake Bryson". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-09.[ failed verification ]
- ↑ Association, Texas State Historical. "Champion Creek Reservoir". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ↑ "Fishing Champion Creek Reservoir". tpwd.texas.gov. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
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